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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Beauvoir has four K classrooms. The temperament of each class varies to accommodate the learning style and energy level of all kids. Consequently, you may tour on a day when you only get to observe a quiet class (the others may be out on the playground) or vice versa.

When I toured Sidwell last year I found it to be extremely calm and low-key. This is not a criticism. The students seemed very engaged in learning but not hyper (for a lack of a better word). In contrast, GDS was really upbeat...some have described it as "controlled chaos." I personally felt both where on opposite extremes which is why we ultimately went with Beauvoir because it felt like a good hybrid of Sidwell and GDS' vibe.

I did not tour some of the others mentioned above, but I have heard that NPS is similar to Beauvoir in temperament. [/quote]

OP here - thank you so much for this. It's very helpful.  You had different impressions that I did which is also very helpful- you never know if the moment in time you are observing is an accurate representation or if perhaps the children just ate three pieces of cake and had juice for lunch (or perhaps are so quiet b/c they just finished an enormous project and are exhausted). Super helpful assessment - thank you![/quote]

That's good to know about Sidwell. There have been dragged out arguments on this board about whether or not Sidwell was a "happy" place. Some said no. Those with kids there argued vehemently their kids were happy. It's good to hear from someone with no dog in the fight that you perceived Sidwell to be upbeat. [/quote]

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